During the final push towards the holiday season, many local food pantries are struggling to meet the growing demand of the rising cost of groceries.

Harrah's Metropolis recently presented $3700 each to Happy Helpers Food Pantry of Tamms, Christian Outreach Program Emergency (COPE) of Metropolis and Merryman House of Paducah in an effort to assist in the increased demands of their services.

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